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South of the Circle
AAA

South of the Circle

76
25 reviews
Metacritic

Oct 30, 2020

About

A narrative adventure game set in Antarctica during 1964, where a Cambridge academic named Peter must survive after a plane crash while grappling with blurred memories of his past. The story intertwines a Cold War-era love narrative between Peter and his colleague Clara, exploring themes of memory, survival, and unresolved personal conflicts. Gameplay involves exploration, environmental storytelling, and nuanced emotional choices driven by a symbol-based mechanic.

Review Scores

75
Metacritic
Users · 25 reviews

Scores

Users (Metacritic)76
Critics76

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